The Lord recompense thy work (from Ruth) (George Tolhurst)

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  • (Posted 2020-04-15)  CPDL #58011:           
Editor: William Hale (submitted 2020-04-15).   Score information: A4, 7 pages, 266 kB   Copyright: Personal
Edition notes: This attempt at a modern performing version of one of Ruth's most celebrated choruses presents the accompaniment in an arrangement for piano duet and optional harmonium.

General Information

Title: The Lord recompense thy work (from Ruth)
Composer: George Tolhurst

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: SacredOratorio

Language: English
Instruments: Keyboard (originally orchestra)

First published: 1868
Description: George Tolhurst's oratorio Ruth was first performed in Prahran, Melbourne, in 1864, and repeated in London in 1868.

Original text and translations

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The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.